Loetje is the place to go if you're looking for a butter basted melt-in-your-mouth medium-rare tenderloin. The classic is served with bread on the side to sop up all that buttery goodness.. but be quick! The steak is consistently delicious, and is what keeps us coming back time and time again. ** tip : the small is 150g (just over 5oz), I recommend ordering medium (Klassieker) ** The service at this location is not the best I've seen compared to their other location. Though, I will give them some grace because this place gets SO busy. Your server is your server. If you're wanting to add something to your order and they're busy, you're stuck waiting for them to come to you. Another server won't help you find them or take down any additions. At first I thought it was because it was busy and we were a large group, but we went back another time when it was pretty quiet and it was the same thing. They offer the ability to order via QR code, but it's limited to drinks, if they would expand this feature to more items - if its not the full menu, perhaps appetizers, sides and desserts, that could help alleviate the bottleneck. Easy to find, centrally located, right in front of Amsterdam Centraal it gets busy! Highly recommend booking a reservation if you have the ability. Easily done on their website. read more

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I arrived at Loetje asking for a space for one, and the host asked if I had a reservation: ME: "No." HOST: "The restaurant is full." (The restaurant was not full.) "All the reservations are booked. It will be a forty-five minute wait." ME: (Thinking my hotel is across the canal, so I can stow my shopping and return:) "All right, can I put my name down?" HOST: "No. I told you, all the reservations are booked." ME: "You said it was a forty-five minute wait. How do you get that?" HOST: "You sit down." ME: "Okay. Goodbye." The message was delivered with an unusually sharp, brusque manner that left me rather nonplussed, as if a silent, "...so you can $&@% off," was at the end of each sentence. Well, same to you, Loetje. read more

(Was written well before the posted date) Last night in Amsterdam so had to go out with a bang. Was drawn in by the claims of "best steak in town" so had to test that theory. Service to begin with could be a bit better as the waitress seemed like she doesn't want to work here. Thankfully , her mood seemed to improve as the night progressed Could be the factors of a busy Wednesday night or something else. Upon the arrival of the steak it was drenched in their signature butter style gravy and tasted pretty good. Smoked eel also tasted great and is a must try if you've never been to Amsterdam. Reservations are recommended prior to arrival, as they can get busy and we saw someone get turned away for not having a reservation. read more

We went with friends for some beers. It's in the square and a happening place. The bartender we had was nice, the beer cold; from a liquor perspective it's pre-measured and looks pretty short. They're reasonable tho, their location is great with lots going on! I'd go back! Ambiance is pub like. read more

Service was not very good. Staff didn't explain how to order. Only appetizers and drinks were on their online ordering website and it took forever to order our meals. Also we never even got silverware for our food. The food was the only redeemable item for this restaurant read more

10/10 experience!! This restaurant was recommended to me with such high praises... I'm so glad to share that I too...can also pass on the high praises to the next person about Loetje.... It was very cute and cozy inside, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. I didn't have a reservation, but luckily I was able to get seated right away. For my drink, I ordered the Pink Pornstar Martini, it was so good I ordered two! It had gin, raspberry and lemon. For my appetizer I ordered the salmon croquettes, it was very rich in taste, and a good starter! For the main course!!- I ordered the Loetje's tenderloin. Now *disclaimer*, if you do not like your steak medium rare, you might want to consider another dish. It states on the menu that that IS how it's cooked, and that it's been the tradition for years. I'm actually more of a medium well type of gal, but because of how great I heard the steak was, I took the risk... And I'm so glad I did! Loetje's tenderloin is served with a butter sauce and paired with THEE most scrumptious fries. It also comes with toast, the purpose is for dipping it into that delicious sauce. To my surprise, (considering I've never eaten a medium rare steak), I LOVED my dish!! That steak was devoured, and oh my goodness the fries and toast? That plate was almost wiped clean!! Per usual yall know I am greedy! So I ordered a Salted Caramel coffee, and paired it with the crème brûlée dessert and WOW! The waffle and the jam? Quite the combination.... While I'm sure there are other amazing restaurants Amsterdam has to offer, I definitely see myself returning here read more

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Ambience: not crowded initially but within 20 minutes, it was packed, noisy, and not a pleasant experience. Service: not enough servers so it was a little discouraging that we had to wait a bit to give our order and the service was not exactly kind, welcoming, or inviting me to return. HOWEVER The food, in my opinion, was tasty, seasoned well, and very nicely presented. I had the tuna sandwich, lettuce/tomatoes/pickles were a nice touch, not overwhelming, and the tuna was very good. The bread was fresh, crunchy, and easy to bite into. Overall, filling and satisfying. Hubby ordered the steak, with two pieces of white bread to soak up the juices and butter from the steak. Nice one! Different but a pleasant surprise. The fries, and I do love the thicker cut fries, were crispy and tasty, although I do agree that a touch more salt would've been better AND ketchup, not mayo or whatever creamy sauce was added. I would return again for the food...but perhaps I would try a different location. read more

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Steak in garlic sauce was amazing! Cook to perfect medium rare with fantastic juices. Highly recommend for something different. read more

Loetje Centraal - Garlic steak. - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

As a first time visitor to Amsterdam, I wanted to ~treat myself~ to a nice dinner and was recommend to try Loetje. This location is fairly convenient since it's near the Amsterdam Central Station. They are know for their beef tenderloin, and it was truly delicious; I wish i would've gotten the largest size instead of the medium. The gravy it comes with is delicious as well. There are also lots of sides to choose from; I opted for the mushrooms but should've gone with a different side (looked like the frites were a good portion and pretty popular). read more

Loetje Centraal - beef tenderloin and sautéed mushrooms - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

A very straightforward menu that is done very well. Do you want a medium rare steak? Come on in...excellent service and food. The side are for the whole table... the steaks are really good and we had great, attentive service. read more

Loetje Centraal - Outside on the deck. - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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I was a little nervous this was going to be a tourist trap. It was located right on the canal at Centraal Station. We sat down with a view of the canal. We ordered wine and tenderloin. We tried two different sauces, so we could share. One was garlic and one was spicy red sauce. Both were delicious! They cook the tenderloin to medium rare. It was very soft and flavorful. The price was very reasonable and service was great. We will return next time we travel to Amsterdam. read more

Highly recommend Definitely get the beef tenderloin. The gravy is amazing it's beef gravy with melted butter and seasoning. They only cook it medium rare. 10:10 We also ordered shrimp croquettes. Very tasty great for sharing. 10/10 The smoked salmon appetizer was great. It's stacked on wontons. Not as easy to share, but delicious. Served with ginger and soy sauce. Dessert. Creme brulee. Great portion. 10/10. The homemade iced tea taste sweet with flavors of peach. Excellent service. The view of the canal can't be beat. read more

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The food was great as was the service! Easy to get to and the view is wonderful. We took our time and enjoyed it all.

First time in Europe, first stop Amsterdam. Nice place centrally located. Came here for a birthday gathering of 22 relatives from the USA and the Caribbean. Trendy, centrally located on the canal, near the train stations. Plenty of ambiance, happening place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The place is clean, fairly good prices and good food. The only negative is you have to use your credit card and are charged 1 Euro to use the bathroom. I understand European culture is different but our bill was over $3,000. Even though we were a party of 22 the waitress Demi did a great job serving us. I hope the owners read this and realize how valuable she is to the business. I would hire her in a minute. She really shows care for the customers and makes sure they are enjoying the dinner. They are know for their Beef Tenderloin Bali steak which comes with an awesome sauce Cooked with a lot of butter. Most of us had the steak, I had the tuna steak rare which was excellent. We also had the beef carpaccio appetizer and shrimp croquet appetizer for the table. We also had a few bottles of Barolo red wine and a lot of mixed drinks and beer. The most interesting drink we had was the Pornstar martini. We had a few awesome deserts including the apple pie and ice cream, the dame Blanche and a piece of cake for the birthday boy. The coffee and tea we were very good as well. I liked my ginger tea which was real slices of ginger. I was pleasantly surprised and would recommend them if you are in Amsterdam. read more

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The location is amazing as well as the food. I will come back for sure and it is 100% recommended read more

Loetje Centraal - 0% alcohop IPA. Love it - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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I never liked beef, but I love steak now. So tender and garlic gravy was fantastic. I ate all fries with garlic gravy. read more

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Hard to get seated at this busy place - if you have a large party, make reservations. Food is good (liver was great!), service is courteous, and the location is very convenient to Amsterdam Centraal. This place does not have free bathrooms - you have to pay €1 - not a big deal, but a bit inconvenient if you really need to go, and left your wallet at the table. read more

We came here for lunch and it was delicious. We had some steaks and drinks. Service was friendly and fast.

Service was less than satisfactory. Waited 15 minutes for someone to acknowledge us. The waitress took water order and forgot to come back for the order. Another waitress took the order and then we waited 45 minutes for 2 entrees that were very overpriced and smothered with sauce!!! No bueno... no good... go elsewhere. read more

Never got far enough to actually eat here. We were recommend by our hotel to make a reservation and get the beef tenderloin. We had a reservation and showed up early, it was packed for a Wednesday. We were seated in a crowded deck by the canal. Sat for 20 minutes without any service or menus or anything. The sun was in our eyes so we went insides and asked to be reseated. They told us nothing was available so we went back. Another 20 minutes of trying to get the attention of the waiter we were never served. We went back to the front and told them we have not been served and we are leaving, the gentleman said bye. Slow service seems to be the norm here. They have 1 waiter working at least 30 tables. Unfortunate..... read more

Views are very nice along the canal but the service and food were very ordinary. The Salmon Sandwich was nothing to remember and the shrimp Croquettes had no flavors either. They really need to improve upon there taste of food for sure. read more

Loetje Centraal - Shrimp-Croquette - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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I have been dining at Loetje for over a decade on airline layovers. It has always had a nickname by crews that I can't mention here. Let's just say the nickname resembles a certain invading army from the 1940's. The service has always been very Dutch, abrupt and to the point. Ok that's fine, but this is the first time the staff were blatantly, openly disdainful to diners. It wasn't just us, we witnessed it at every table within sight and sound. Food is consistently good, and I've always loved the steaks. It's good, but not THAT good for the horrible service. I've spent thousands of dollars at this chain over the years, but tonight is the last straw. I won't spend another euro here, ever! read more

Loetje is a pretty restaurant with a beautiful outdoor seating area with a stunning view of Amsterdam. It was a gorgeous day and I would have loved to enjoy a cocktail and bask in the sun. Unfortunately with COVID, they do not have enough employees to open the terrace. Only a portion of the restaurant was open. Before 4PM, you can sit anywhere inside. The menu is varied with traditional Dutch items or healthier options. Service was good and prices are fair. I was unable to login on the wifi. My friends love to eat dinner here. read more

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Assumed a good experience with multiple vegetarian options for us but unfortunately disappointed. Ordered a vegetarian poke bowl, loaded fries and vegetarian beef tenderloin. Vegetarian poke bowl was fresh but same price as with meat which seemed a bit of a rip off. Loaded fries had no mention of spice and so not ideal for sensitive friend struggling to eat it. Tenderloin was nice tasting but the bread never came despite asking and rather small. Overall not the best experience but a nice seat watching the canal read more

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Beautiful location near the water. Reasonably good food. Overall enjoyable local dinner experience. The bitterballen was good. The cheesesticks were good. The fries (with mayo) were very good. The steaks were good. Big enough for two to share if you are also having appetizers and fries. Be ready for slow service. I was told that that is normal. read more

Place is great no matter what you order. I go to the other location most of the time but they are all great. Had a burger this time. Good flavor. I get the steak most of the time. Which is very good. The service is always great also,no matter which one you're at. read more

We came here for a mid-afternoon coffee and appeltaart and drinks so I can't comment on their main menu. Their outside terrace on the water is huge, but full on a nice day. The appeltaart was good and so was the coffee. Very pleasant way to spend some time. They charge a euro to use the bathroom, but customers of the restaurant can get a token from the cashier stand. read more

Loetje Centraal - Coffee - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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I've patronized this restaurant every time I'm in Amsterdam and it never disappointed, but this time was a little different. The tenderloin, which is always good, was a bit over cooked this time around. The service was great and friendly though, and the other dishes ordered were good. Just disappointed this time around as the steak didn't deliver that "satisfaction" I've been accustomed to... read more

This restaurant was pretty nice as you can see it from the train station and from the canal station. It's nestled right in the center. If you want to get out, do something different, and eat overlooking the canal this is the restaurant for you. After walking around Amsterdam, we decided to come to this restaurant. The weather was so nice that we decided to sit outside. This restaurant has an okay selection of food and drinks. I ordered English breakfast tea which came with a cute heart shaped cookie. When I attempted to ask about additional pastries that I may purchase, I was brushed off and that the waitress either know how to or didn't want to describe them or show them to me, so I stuck with the tea. Also, everything is ala carte. The tea came with a course hot water and sugar, but the milk and whipped cream or at an additional cost. On my next trip to Amsterdam I will perhaps explore other restaurants, but will keep this one in mind just in case the others don't pan out. Hopefully they will have better service if I return. read more

Now I have been there three times in three days. The food remains good, but service is a 3. They have a lot to work on when it comes to service. Yummy, yummy, yummy in my tummy. Good food! Can't wait to return. My friend, like many others I saw, ate the steak. I had the goat cheese salad and goat cheese with onion chutney. Just be warned that you need a slip with a code from the server for the bathroom. read more

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We wanted to sit outside by the water but it started pouring! The inside was lovely, very spacious and cozy. We started with bitterballen! And ended on steak drenched in a plate of yummy sauce and the best onions which was one of the best steaks I've ever had!! read more

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Fries were awful. Bitterballen okay. Salad looked wilted. Hummus excellent. Burrata was good. Asperges soep (seasonal) very good. Schnitzel not very good. Had Loetje in Nijmegen and it was fantastic so this location was really disappointing in comparison read more

Delicious food! I am gluten free and had many options. Waiter was aware of items that were gf.

This cafe has huge appeal located near Centraal Station on the canal. That appeal disappears when you sit down and anticipate service. We ordered still bottle water which arrived promptly however 20 minutes later our server had not returned to take our order. We left without eating. We were considering dinner but will definitely not return. Worst service ever. read more

The service was rude and non attentive. Sat for 20 minutes and received one order of 2 small waters then ignored completely. Paid 6,80 for water and left. Don't waste your time. read more

Told us that the wait was 45 minutes but they said that it usually goes a lot quicker than that. After 55 minutes I went up to check and they said that we were next to be seated. After another 10 minutes I went back up and was informed that they mistakenly gave away our table, after 1-1/2 hour wait we were finally seated. We ordered our food and it took 45 minutes to come and we all had order hamburgers! Terrible service and the food was not that good, we had eaten here before last year and it was good but not this time. Very disappointed read more

Definitely will come back again, when visit Amsterdam all good n not pricey... But, Bali Salad not really recommend because of the taste a bit weird.. but its okay,, or u can order another salad.. read more

Loetje Centraal - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I ordered a poke bowl which was super fresh and delicious. My boyfriend ordered the beef tenderloin and the gravy it comes with is from heaven, never tried something so delicious. Friendly staff and nice view. read more

I have gone to a lot of nice restaurants in the US, but this place is the BEST. If you are visiting Amsterdam, you must stop here. The tenderloin steak with spicy gravy is a must and the bitterballen was so good! We ate the steak with mushrooms and a small salad. The combinations were delicious!!! Don't miss this place! you will regret it! The only negative thing about this place was the service. Our waitress didn't seem interested in serving us. Took a long time to get her attention to order, water refill and settled the final check. read more

Loetje Centraal - Photo if the view from the table of the Barbizon Place, and the Small tenderloin plate with salad and mushrooms. - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Fabulous steak with butter and Dutch style steakhouse. We had a large party with a reservation and it was a wonderful steak dinner with salads to share, bread for dipping in the butter sauce and amazing steak. The steak was tender and juicy! For the location near the Central station it was a delicious meal in casual surroundings. read more